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How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education

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Assistive technology may be the best option. Not only do tools such as audiovisual assistance and voice amplification help students with special needs, they can eventually be transitioned for use in a modern learning environment to serve everyone. . Many Devices Include Assistive Technology Tools. on a podcast.

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Assistive Technology and Accessibility Resources

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I've been working on a resource document that has resoures on Assistive Technology and Accessibility and thought I would share it here: Related: More Accessibility Resources Google Accessibility Features and Resources -. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164

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The school needed his expertise to help keep its assistive technology up and running as it was a school for children and adults with disabilities. In the beginning, Mike fixed wheelchairs and such, but as technology expanded so did his work assisting students with disabilities. Twitter : @mmatp. About Mike Moratta.

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Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Environment

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Google Apps and Chromebooks for Special Education and Special Needs

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Chromebooks and Google Apps are excellent assistive technology (AT) that help students with special needs access curriculum and information. Google Apps and Extensions in the Chrome Web Store provide many supports to students with learning challenges. Voice Recognition - Dictate using Google Chrome.

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Teacher Resources - education and edtech - all free

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Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204

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Sign out of your Google Account : Press Shift + Ctrl + q (twice). Voice Typing Voice Typing is an integrated tool in the Google Docs application that allows students to dictate text instead of typing it manually. She is passionate about professional development, technology integration, and building a strong culture in schools.